Portable sun screen

ABSTRACT

A sunlight blocker for blocking UV light comprising: a sunscreen; an arm extending from the sunscreen; a coiled portion extending from the arm at an opposite end of the sunscreen; and an opening within the coil. The coiled portion enables the user to adjust the position of the sunscreen. In one particular embodiment, a mesh material covers the arm and coiled portion.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a portable sunscreen for providingprotection for a child or infant.

2. Description of Related Art

As is well known individuals must take measures to protect themselvesfrom UV rays that are emitted through sunlight. UV radiation is emittedfrom the sun and although a large percentage of the UV radiation isblocked by the earth's ozone layer a portion of the UV radiation reachesthe earth's surface. Long exposure to the sun can cause sunburn and inthe worse cases skin cancer. Further eyes are sensitive to UV radiationand many people wear sunglasses as a protection from the sunlight. Inorder to protect the individuals skin some individuals apply sunscreenas a lotion or ointment to protect the skin and block UV radiation frompenetrating or burning the skin.

In recent years it has been imperative to protect children from UVradiation and sun exposure. Moreover it is particularly important toprotect infants from over exposure to sun. Small canopies have beendeveloped for car seats strollers and other devices in order to protecta child from sun exposure. Further many children may wear specialclothing that provides a means for sun protection. Although some meansand devices have been developed for children sun protection furtherdevices are needed to address this issue. In particular, it would beadvantageous to have a portable sun shading screen which could be placedas a means to block UV rays upon a stroller or car seat.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a sunlight blocker for blocking UVlight comprising: a sunscreen; an arm extending from the sunscreen; acoiled portion extending from the arm at an opposite end of thesunscreen; and an opening within the coil. The coiled portion enablesthe user to adjust the position of the sunscreen. In one particularembodiment, a mesh material covers the arm and coiled portion.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a portable sunscreen according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a light-blocking device to be utilizedwith an infant stroller or a car seat as a means to block sunlight. Thelight blocker according to the present invention is portable andinterchangeable to many devices that are used to transport children suchas strollers or car seats. The sunlight blocker according to the presentinvention attaches to the car seat or stroller and places a screenbetween the child and the sunlight and therefore shades the child fromharmful UV rays.

FIG. 1 depicts a sunlight blocker 100 according to the presentinvention. The sunlight blocker includes a sunscreen 15 that is attachedto an arm 19. At one end of the arm 19, opposite of the sunscreen 15, acoiled attachment means 17 is provided. The attachment means 17 iscoiled as shown and includes an opening 13 for the insertion orplacement of the arm 19 onto a stroller or car seat. The sunscreen 15 isshown as rectangular in shape but however other shapes may beimplemented as suitable for blocking sunlight. The sunlight blocker 100according to the present invention attaches directly to a stroller orcar seat and allows the user to position the sunscreen 15 in a suitableposition to block light from shining onto a child that may be in the carseat or stroller.

The arm 19 is made of flexible material so that a user may maneuver thesunscreen 15 in a suitable position but the material for the arm 19 isrigid enough to maintain the sunscreen 15 in a stationary position. Thearm 19 and coil 17 may be covered with a mesh material that is soft,furry and gentle to touch conducive for use with a child. The coiledportion 17 enables the user to easily adjust the position of thesunscreen 15 to block UV rays from being directed upon a child or infantin a stroller or car seat.

The sunlight blocker 100 according to the present invention is verytransportable and easily stowed when not in use. It provides convenientand readily accessible shade for the child or infant who may be in astroller or car seat.

1. A sunlight blocker for blocking UV light comprising: a. a sunscreen,where the sunscreen comprises a rectangular shape; b. an arm extendingfrom the sunscreen; c. a coiled portion extending from the arm at anopposite end of the sunscreen; d. a mesh material covering the arm andthe coiled portion, where the mesh material is furry; and e. an openingwithin the coil, where the opening receives an infant carrier.
 2. Thesunlight blocker according to claim 1, where the sunscreen is adjustablein position.
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 5. The sunlight blockeraccording to claim 1, where the sunscreen further comprises an octagonalrectangular shape.